Deep Divisions Surround Americas Summit; Latin American Nations and the United States Differ On Dealing with Corrupt Countries and Scheduling Trade Talks

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MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) - Latin American nations butted heads with the United States on Sunday as they prepared for a major regional summit, arguing over whether to isolate corrupt countries and whether to set a date for a contentious free trade accord.

Government ministers, working until nearly dawn Sunday, couldn't agree on several points of a draft document that will be debated Monday and Tuesday by leaders of the 34 members of the Organization of American States.

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Deep Divisions Surround Americas Summit; Latin American Nations and the United States Differ On Dealing with Corrupt Countries and Scheduling Trade Talks

Nearly 20 heads of state were set to arrive Sunday and start a series of private meetings on everything from land disputes to new U.S. anti-terrorism meas...

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